Leadership in Safety

Who should attend

This course is for anyone who:

This course is for new or experienced forepersons, supervisors, and managers—especially those who have learned on the job and want a stronger framework—plus anyone responsible for supervision, training, competence assessment, and related documentation and training programmes.

If you are renewing your Site Safety Card and have done this course in the past, you don't need to complete this course again. Expand your skills by choosing a different course instead.

Renew your Site Safety Card

What you'll learn

You will learn how to:

• To identify the traits, communication styles and tools of an effective leader​.
• To recognise and apply effective tools to identify and support the mental health and wellbeing of others on-site.
• To recognise and apply effective tools and methods for shaping a positive H&S culture and improving performance in the workplace.
• To understand the importance and impact of the positive and effective H&S conversations that leaders have.
• Define the legal responsibilities of an H&S leader and recognise the documentation required to support this responsibility

At the end of the course, you'll need to complete and submit a take home assignment within 3 months of attending the course.

What you'll get

On successful completion of the course, you'll receive:

• A Site Safety Card, valid for 2 years. Most major New Zealand contractors require workers to have a valid Site Safety Card before entering a construction site.
• 8 Licensed Building Practitioner points.
• 7 credits towards our Health and Safety in Construction certificate programme.
• A downloadable and printable e-certificate.

Webinar technical requirements

Minimum requirements for the best webinar learning experience:

• A good level of digital literacy.
• Use a PC, laptop or tablet (not a mobile phone).
• Use one of the following recommended browsers and operating systems:
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge browser
  • Windows 8.1, 10, or 11 Macs need to be at least on Ventura (13.77) operating systems

Please read the Webinar and Online Course Guide before your course for more details. 

Next learning steps

You'll need to complete another Site Safe course every 2 years to keep your Site Safety Card current.

Renew your Site Safety Card

Interested in enrolling into the Health & Safety in Construction Programme?

Health and Safety in Construction certificate programme

Language, Cancellations, Refunds and FAQ's

If English is your second language

To complete this course, you need to be able to read and understand English.

Other courses, languages and regions are available on request – or we may be able to provide you an interpreter or allow you to bring your own interpreter.

Contact us to find out more

If you miss the course

If you would like to know more about refunds when a course is missed, refer to our Terms and Conditions.

Cancellations and refunds

You can cancel or change a booking 5 working days before the start of the course. If you cancel more than 5 days before the start of the course, you will receive a credit on your account to be used within 12 months, or you (or your employer, if they paid for the course) can request a refund:

• Download the Refund Request Form

Within 5 working days of the course starting, you can transfer your seat to another person from the same company. If you cancel, you or your employer will not get a refund.

Changes and cancellations can be made through your account, or through your employer if they booked you on the course.

View our Frequently Asked Questions.